Well I'd like to say that I have an action packed weekend ahead of me, but this would be an utter lie. Having a rather lengthy paper due Monday means that--once again--I am sequestered in my apartment office only to emerge for food and water. BUT depending on how long this takes (I am a painfully meticulous writer when it comes to academic papers), I may try and seek a deserved break and play with some friends--we'll see. Of course, I will do my Saturday morning ritual of waking up early, going to yoga, and then heading downtown to take advanced modern dance at Zenon Dance Company and School. I'm a creature of habit and starting the days off my scheduled routine would be counterproductive for the rest of the day as I would be so--for lack of a better word--'off.'

I did, however, have quite an eventful week. Firstly, I was officially appointed as a board of director member of MN NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota Foundation for the '08--'09 year. I think it will be a really great experience and a welcomed opportunity. Secondly, and perhaps on a lesser 'professional' scale to some degree, I managed to catch the season premiere of Project Runway. I am totally in awe of people who can actually make wearable clothes--particularly under a short amount of time! What a skill! A friend of mine had a couple of us over for dinner because her friend is one of the contestants on the show, so we wined and dined prior to the show beginning. It was a delicious mixture of homeade macaroni & cheese, red wine, and high fashion--delightful!

Today specifically was a day of lectures: one focusing on the relationship between poverty and health given by a friend of mine as part of the Social Epidemiology Working Group headed by faculty member, Michael Oakes. Kate--the presenter--did a wonderful job qualitatively describing her experiences over the summer working on a research project in conjunction with the University of Alabama. Afterwards, I hiked it to the UMN Law School to attend a debate/discussion of organ transplant and its encompassing ethical debates. It was fascinating to hear three very expert opinions, and I left the room adding 'Bioethicist' to the ever-expanding lsit of what I would like to be when I actually grow up........